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    Metal Vs. ceramic brake pads

    With the copper free brake pad initiative there's probably not much difference.
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    GXV Patagonia on the Kenworth K370 chassis

    Don't want to spread dirt so I understand if is best left alone but I'm wondering what they could have paid more attention to?
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    A touch of silicone grease will prolong the life.
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    Hydraulic Winch

    Wondering who might be running a hydraulic winch and how the pump is driven. Anyone using a belt drive?
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    I'm wondering when this thread will move toward recommending trailer plugs be high spec connectors.
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    Oh oh back to 90 degree strain ( 1 hole to seal) relief and Andersons.;)
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    I only use Deutsch connector for electronics (too delicate for electrical) so I don't used allot of them. This crimper I use. https://vetco.net/products/d-sub-machined-pin-crimper
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    Critique my solar charger/battery monitor setup?

    Bul Can you return the inverter and buy one that is UL or CSA listed?
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    Automatic solar panel retract when engine starts?

    Use a pre-travel a check list.
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    Tundra “Stretch or Not To Stretch”

    You may loose more selling a modified the truck than what is lost on the mods. You made 6'5" work. What about a DIY bed extender
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    Four Way Titing Solar Panel Mount

    Yes 1/4 turn.....4 section poles but only 3 section poles are needed. The ends are original rubber/vynil. The top is stuck in the corner and bottom into the angle that is attached to the roof. A trucker's hitch puts tension on the poles to hold them in place...
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    Long flatbed on a short bed truck? Head of it?

    I've seen U-bolts kink the flanges of a few frames. True square bent (zero radii) U-bolts are difficult to find and the frame should have blocking or trip brackets inside the channel. If you can find the Body Builder Guide for the truck it will provide some detail as to how to fasten to the...
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    The vertical socket of the Zamp would be my choice but if you're looking for low profile something with a raised profile will help to keep water/dirt out.
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    The Anderson plugs spent 3 days in the snow this weekend. On of the nice features is the lock is more of a detente. When sliding the panels into place the plug separates rather than breaking something.
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    Four Way Titing Solar Panel Mount

    This is the panels tilted
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    OK I was stuck in the way I set up. Pluging into the DC then unreeling the cord over to the panels. Wasn't thinking of the panels being plugged into 110VAC which I can see being done. My 100th brain fart so far this year.
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    Sorry I can't think of it...the only way I can think of it being dangerous is if someone was using a cord they made with male cord ends at both ends.
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    What accessories requiring a 12v socket do you actually use?

    Yup...unplugging the lights removed the CANbus trrmination.
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    What accessories requiring a 12v socket do you actually use?

    A buddy pulled the box and built a deck for his 2019 F350 CC. When he unplugged the taillights the 2 front (not the back 2) power windows stopped working
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    Weather proof Bulkhead connector for solar panels?

    Why is that? What are the landmines if a NEMA 5-15R (female receptacle) is used for DC?
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